Hayim Donin (1928–1982)

WONDERFIL! A MUST READ FOR EVERY JEW! A recommended read for anyone who would like to learn about how Jews pray (Davin), and certain other customs surrounding our culture. There is Hebrew involved, but there is a phonetical transliteration for those who do not speak or read Hebrew. The book gives some insight to similarities, while still maintaining milenia of our rich, rich Hebrew Culture and Religious background. Perhaps archaic to some, this has sustained billions since antiqiuity. I show more enjoy this book, even now, as I can still page through this book for information, reference, and for prayer ( Tefilah). I own this book, and I intend to read and and use it as a guide as long as I am able.

UPDATE: I STILL PICK THIS BOOK UP FROM TIME TO TIME. I HAVEN'T RECENTLY, BUT I PLAN TO IN THE NEAR FUTURE. SO I SHANT TAKE THIS FROM MY CURRENT READING LIST(MY APOLOGIES FOR THE CAPITAL LETTERS. THIS IS A BIG REMINDER TO MYSELF OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THE WRITTEN WORDS HEREIN. show less

A nice, cover-all-the-bases type book about Juadaism. It doesn't get into anything terribly deep, but it breaks down a lot of essentials, like what exactly you are and aren't supposed to do on the Sabbath, what Purim is, etc. I wanted a very basic introduction, and so I was very pleased with this. If Donin had gone into more detail, I think I would've been annoyed since he doesn't seem to be ok with things like inter-marriage and female rabbis and homosexuality.

Well it is very Orthodox. Makes a lot of sense though if truth be told. Maybe I am much more Orthodox than I thought.

Useful, informative introduction to Judaism. Helpful and well-written.